From chewy bars and skillet French toast to jammy pretzel cookies and upside-down cake, these recipes using strawberry jam highlight its sweet versatility.
1/21
Strawberry Pillows
From the Recipe Creator:
Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland
2/21
Strawberry Cake
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Every year I make this special strawberry jam cake for the Relay for Life cake raffle. It has raised lots of money for a good cause. —Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia
3/21
Jammy Dodgers
From the Recipe Creator:
On my first trip to Great Britain, I stumbled upon these cookies (or biscuits, as they’re known in the U.K.). These iconic treats, sold as Jammie Dodgers, can be found everywhere over there. Since I couldn’t find them in the States, I had to make my own version. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary
4/21
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
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Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their diets. Our whole family enjoys it. —Kim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois
5/21
Mini PB&J Cheesecakes
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I got hooked on these mini peanut butter and jelly cheesecakes when a friend made them. She let me steal her recipe, and now I’m sharing this tasty treat with you! —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
6/21
Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
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More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime—strawberries! The pancakes, sauce and cream cheese filling all feature fresh ripe berries. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
7/21
Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits
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Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves. —Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa
8/21
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
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What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You’ll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor of jelly and switch to crunchy peanut butter if you like extra texture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
9/21
Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
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This yummy breakfast bowl gives everyone’s favorite sandwich a healthy twist. Switch to crunchy peanut butter and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top if you like the extra crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/21
Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake
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I had leftover rhubarb and wanted to create something fresh. With blueberries, strawberries and dried cranberries on hand, I discovered I had a berry upside-down cake. —June Paul, Portage, Wisconsin
11/21
Strawberry Cookies
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I learned to bake with my grandmother and mother. I knew I was giving them a sweet new family tradition when I shared this recipe with them. —Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York
12/21
Slow-Cooker Strawberry Soda Cake
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When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin on cola cake comes in handy. The topping smells divinely like chocolate-covered strawberries. (Remember this one for Valentine’s Day!) Delicious served with whipped cream or powdered sugar. —Laura Herbage, Covington, Louisiana
13/21
Pink Lemonade Stand Cake
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If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy, citrusy touch, and the cream cheese frosting with sprinkles makes it extra pretty. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
14/21
Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies
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Every year I come up with a new recipe, and this is one that’s been requested over and over. Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies? —Isabel Minunni, Poughkeepsie, New York
15/21
Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps
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My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you'd like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois
16/21
Strawberry Milkshake
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Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
17/21
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
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A fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind. They really dress up my trays of Christmas goodies. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
18/21
Strawberry Bliss
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You'll love this homemade puff pastry crust topped with a soft-set pudding layer that has a hint of strawberry flavor. This dessert needs to chill for at least an hour, so it's a fabulous make-ahead dish. —Candace Richter, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
19/21
Jam ‘n’ Cream French Toast
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My grandmother used to make this for me when I was a child. You can use other flavors of jam, too. —B. MacKinnon, Kodak, Tennessee
20/21
Berry-Filled Doughnuts
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Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk biscuits are the base for these golden, jelly-filled doughnuts. —Ginny Watson, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
21/21
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars
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I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Recipes Using Strawberry Jam FAQ
Can I use strawberry jam as a glaze for meat?
Strawberry jam works well as a sweet glaze for meats like chicken and pork, especially when balanced with salty or tangy ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar or Dijon mustard. Melt the jam over low heat until fluid and brush over the meat during the final minutes of roasting or grilling so it lightly caramelizes but doesn’t burn. For added depth, mix in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. Try using jam with seafood as well, like this strawberry-teriyaki glazed salmon recipe.
What are some quick desserts I can make with jam?
Strawberry jam lends itself to countless easy desserts, like classic thumbprint cookies, jam-filled turnovers and layered parfaits. When you need easy no-bake desserts, you can slice a prepared angel food cake or pound cake and spread strawberry jam and whipped cream between the layers. Delicate treats like strawberry macarons are not quick, but you can buy small cookies and fill them with a bit of jam and frosting for shortcut sandwich cookies.
How long does strawberry jam last?
Store-bought or homemade strawberry jam will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator after opening. Properly canned homemade jam can last up to one year unopened. Always use a clean spoon or knife in the jar to prevent mold from growing. Freeze extra jam from opened jars in small portions to extend its shelf life. Thaw in the fridge before using it.
